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Director flags Browns Canyon code amendment, contractor yard CUP and training/retreat options

Eastern Summit County Planning Commission · March 19, 2026
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Summary

Director Peter reported upcoming work sessions including a code text amendment for a potential new town in Browns Canyon, a conditional‑use permit for a contractor’s yard on a future agenda, and offered options for commissioner training and retreats; commissioners expressed interest in joint meetings with county council.

In director items, Peter updated the planning commission on near‑term items and process changes. He said staff plans a work session devoted to a code‑text amendment that would create a new zone for a potential Browns Canyon town and expected significant public interest. Peter also noted a conditional‑use permit for a contractor’s yard is scheduled for a future work session.

Peter proposed the planning commission consider retreats or additional training, including mandatory annual training now codified by recent state statute changes; commissioners expressed interest in joint meetings with the county council to coordinate priorities and in holding a commission retreat or training session during a lighter agenda. Peter said amendments will move some current bylaw content into the county code to formalize powers and annual training requirements.